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Line-ups, stats and preview for World Cup warm-up

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is officially in its final, frantic stretch. On Sunday night, tournament co-hosts USA welcome African heavyweights Senegal to the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a warm-up clash that feels considerably bigger than a standard international friendly. For Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT, the pressure is beginning to mount...

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‘To be clear, Neymar will be with us’

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti says he expects Neymar to be fit for the World Cup opener despite his calf injury. The Santos playmaker threw the Seleção’s tournament preparations into chaos this week after medical scans revealed a calf strain. The timing of the diagnosis sparked immense fury across the Brazilian media, with heavy scrutiny falling...

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Scotland hit with Gilmour blow

Scotland’s World Cup preparations have been hit by the news that Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour has officially been ruled out. The former Chelsea man will stay at home after scans confirmed the severity of the knee injury he picked up during the 4-1 win over Curaçao on Saturday. We regret to announce that the knee...